Raul Martinez (right) works out with trainer “Jesse” James Leija in front of an Alamo Plaza crowd Wednesday.

Raul Martinez (right) works out with trainer “Jesse” James Leija in front of an Alamo Plaza crowd Wednesday.

Photo: Tom Reel / San Antonio Express-News

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Oscar de la Hoya enters the ring as Raul Martinez, Austin Trout and Canelo Alvarez work out in front of the Alamo on April 17, 2013.

Oscar de la Hoya enters the ring as Raul Martinez, Austin Trout and Canelo Alvarez work out in front of the Alamo on April 17, 2013.

Photo: For The San Antonio Express-News

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Austin Trout works out in front of the Alamo on April 17, 2013.

Austin Trout works out in front of the Alamo on April 17, 2013.

Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News

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Austin Trout works out in front of the Alamo on April 17, 2013.

Austin Trout works out in front of the Alamo on April 17, 2013.

Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News

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Austin Trout works out in front of the Alamo on April 17, 2013.

Austin Trout works out in front of the Alamo on April 17, 2013.

Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News

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Austin Trout works out in front of the Alamo on April 17, 2013.

Austin Trout works out in front of the Alamo on April 17, 2013.

Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News

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Oscar de la Hoya enters the ring as Raul Martinez, Austin Trout and Canelo Alvarez work out in front of the Alamo on April 17, 2013.

Oscar de la Hoya enters the ring as Raul Martinez, Austin Trout and Canelo Alvarez work out in front of the Alamo on April 17, 2013.

Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News

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Oscar de la Hoya jesters as Canelo Alvarez works out in front of the Alamo on April 17, 2013.

Oscar de la Hoya jesters as Canelo Alvarez works out in front of the Alamo on April 17, 2013.

Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News

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Canelo Alvarez speaks to fans in place of working out in front of the Alamo on April 17, 2013.

Canelo Alvarez speaks to fans in place of working out in front of the Alamo on April 17, 2013.

Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News

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Canelo Alvarez speaks to fans in front of the Alamo on April 17, 2013.

Canelo Alvarez speaks to fans in front of the Alamo on April 17, 2013.

Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News

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Trainers direct Canelo Alvarez in the ring in front of the Alamo on April 17, 2013.

Trainers direct Canelo Alvarez in the ring in front of the Alamo on April 17, 2013.

Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News

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Canelo Alvarez signs autographs in place of a work out in front of the Alamo on April 17, 2013.

Canelo Alvarez signs autographs in place of a work out in front of the Alamo on April 17, 2013.

Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News

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Oscar de la Hoya answers questions as Raul Martinez, Austin Trout and Canelo Alvarez work out in front of the Alamo on April 17, 2013.

Oscar de la Hoya answers questions as Raul Martinez, Austin Trout and Canelo Alvarez work out in front of the Alamo on April 17, 2013.

Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News

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FOR SPORTS - Cutman Joe Villanueva (left) works on Raul Martinez after his IBF super flyweight title fight with Rodrigo Guerrero held at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Saturday Oct. 8, 2011. The fight was stopped after the sixth round. Guerrero won by a technical decision. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

FOR SPORTS - Cutman Joe Villanueva (left) works on Raul Martinez after his IBF super flyweight title fight with Rodrigo Guerrero held at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Saturday Oct. ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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FOR SPORTS - Cutman Joe Villanueva works on Raul Martinez after his IBF super flyweight title fight with Rodrigo Guerrero held at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Saturday Oct. 8, 2011. The fight was stopped after the sixth round. Guerrero won by a technical decision. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

FOR SPORTS - Cutman Joe Villanueva works on Raul Martinez after his IBF super flyweight title fight with Rodrigo Guerrero held at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Saturday Oct. 8, ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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FOR SPORTS - Raul Martinez holds his right eye during the fifth round of his IBF super flyweight title fight with Rodrigo Guerrero held at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Saturday Oct. 8, 2011. The fight was stopped after the sixth round. Guerrero won by a technical decision. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

FOR SPORTS - Raul Martinez holds his right eye during the fifth round of his IBF super flyweight title fight with Rodrigo Guerrero held at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Saturday ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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FOR SPORTS - Raul Martinez throws a left at Rodrigo Guerrero during first round action of their IBF super flyweight title fight held at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Saturday Oct. 8, 2011. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

FOR SPORTS - Raul Martinez throws a left at Rodrigo Guerrero during first round action of their IBF super flyweight title fight held at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Saturday Oct. ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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FOR SPORTS - Conditioning coach Tony Cooper (left) and Raul Martinez wait for the decision after the IBF super flyweight title fight with Rodrigo Guerrero held at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Saturday Oct. 8, 2011. The fight was stopped after the sixth round. Guerrero won by a technical decision. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

FOR SPORTS - Conditioning coach Tony Cooper (left) and Raul Martinez wait for the decision after the IBF super flyweight title fight with Rodrigo Guerrero held at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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FOR SPORTS - Raul Martinez (center) talks with trainer Jesus Chavez (left) and cutman Joe Villanueva after his IBF super flyweight title fight with Rodrigo Guerrero held at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Saturday Oct. 8, 2011. Guerrero won by a technical decision after the fight was stopped after the sixth round. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

FOR SPORTS - Raul Martinez (center) talks with trainer Jesus Chavez (left) and cutman Joe Villanueva after his IBF super flyweight title fight with Rodrigo Guerrero held at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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FOR SPORTS - Raul Martinez (left) hits Rodrigo Guerrero with a left during the sixth round of their IBF super flyweight title fight held at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Saturday Oct. 8, 2011. Guerrero won by a technical decision after the fight was stopped after the sixth round. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

FOR SPORTS - Raul Martinez (left) hits Rodrigo Guerrero with a left during the sixth round of their IBF super flyweight title fight held at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Saturday ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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FOR SPORTS - Raul Martinez (left) falls after being hit by Rodrigo Guerrero during third round action of their IBF super flyweight title fight as Ref Pat Russell looks on at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Saturday Oct. 8, 2011. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

FOR SPORTS - Raul Martinez (left) falls after being hit by Rodrigo Guerrero during third round action of their IBF super flyweight title fight as Ref Pat Russell looks on at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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FOR SPORTS - Raul Martinez (left) and Rodrigo Guerrero exchange punches during first round action of their IBF super flyweight title fight held at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Saturday Oct. 8, 2011. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

FOR SPORTS - Raul Martinez (left) and Rodrigo Guerrero exchange punches during first round action of their IBF super flyweight title fight held at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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FOR SPORTS - Rodrigo Guerrero (left) and Raul Martinez exchange punches during first round action of their IBF super flyweight title fight held at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Saturday Oct. 8, 2011. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

FOR SPORTS - Rodrigo Guerrero (left) and Raul Martinez exchange punches during first round action of their IBF super flyweight title fight held at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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FOR SPORTS - Raul Martinez has his hands wrapped by trainer Jesus Chavez before his IBF super flyweight title fight against Rodrigo Guerrero at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Saturday Oct. 8, 2011. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

FOR SPORTS - Raul Martinez has his hands wrapped by trainer Jesus Chavez before his IBF super flyweight title fight against Rodrigo Guerrero at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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FOR SPORTS - Rodrigo Guerrero (top center) celebrates after his IBF super flyweight title fight with Raul Martinez (left) held at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Saturday Oct. 8, 2011. The fight was stopped after the sixth round. Guerrero won by a technical decision. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

FOR SPORTS - Rodrigo Guerrero celebrates after his IBF super flyweight title fight with Raul Martinez held at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Saturday Oct. 8, 2011. Guerrero won by a technical decision after the fight was stopped after the sixth round. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

FOR SPORTS - Rodrigo Guerrero celebrates after his IBF super flyweight title fight with Raul Martinez held at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Saturday Oct. 8, 2011. Guerrero won by a ... more

FOR SPORTS - Raul Martinez (left) and Rodrigo Guerrero exchange punches during fourth round action of their IBF super flyweight title fight held at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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FOR SPORTS - Raul Martinez prays before his IBF super flyweight title fight with Rodrigo Guerrero held at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Saturday Oct. 8, 2011. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

FOR SPORTS - Raul Martinez prays before his IBF super flyweight title fight with Rodrigo Guerrero held at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Saturday Oct. 8, 2011. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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FOR SPORTS - Jackie Nava relaxes while waiting for her fight with Soledad Mathysse at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Saturday Oct. 8, 2011. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

FOR SPORTS - Jackie Nava relaxes while waiting for her fight with Soledad Mathysse at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Saturday Oct. 8, 2011. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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FOR SPORTS - Raul Martinez has his hands wrapped by trainer Jesus Chavez before his IBF super flyweight title fight against Rodrigo Guerrero at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Saturday Oct. 8, 2011. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

FOR SPORTS - Raul Martinez has his hands wrapped by trainer Jesus Chavez before his IBF super flyweight title fight against Rodrigo Guerrero at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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FOR SPORTS - Team Martinez cutman Joe Villanueva (center) watches as Rodrigo Guerrero has his hands wrapped before the IBF super flyweight title fight against Raul Martinez at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Saturday Oct. 8, 2011. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

FOR SPORTS - Team Martinez cutman Joe Villanueva (center) watches as Rodrigo Guerrero has his hands wrapped before the IBF super flyweight title fight against Raul Martinez at the Auditorio Municipal in ... more

FOR SPORTS - Raul Martinez (center) relaxes while members of his team prepare for the IBF super flyweight title fight against Rodrigo Guerrero at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Saturday Oct. 8, 2011. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

FOR SPORTS - Raul Martinez (center) relaxes while members of his team prepare for the IBF super flyweight title fight against Rodrigo Guerrero at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Raul Martinez takes part in the weigh-in held at the Galerias Hipodromo in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Friday Oct. 7, 2011. Martinez will fight Rodrigo Guerrero for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday Oct. 8 in Tijuana. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

Raul Martinez takes part in the weigh-in held at the Galerias Hipodromo in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Friday Oct. 7, 2011. Martinez will fight Rodrigo Guerrero for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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FOR SPORTS - Rodrigo Guerrero (left) and Raul Martinez pose for the media after the weigh-in held at the Galerias Hipodromo in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Friday Oct. 7, 2011. Martinez and Guerrero will fight for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday Oct. 8 in Tijuana. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

FOR SPORTS - Rodrigo Guerrero (left) and Raul Martinez pose for the media after the weigh-in held at the Galerias Hipodromo in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Friday Oct. 7, 2011. Martinez and Guerrero will ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Rodrigo Guerrero (center left) and Raul Martinez pose for the media after the weigh-in held at the Galerias Hipodromo in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Friday Oct. 7, 2011. Martinez and Guerrero will fight for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday Oct. 8 in Tijuana. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

Rodrigo Guerrero (center left) and Raul Martinez pose for the media after the weigh-in held at the Galerias Hipodromo in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Friday Oct. 7, 2011. Martinez and Guerrero will fight ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Rodrigo Guerrero (center left) and Raul Martinez pose for the media after the weigh-in held at the Galerias Hipodromo in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Friday Oct. 7, 2011. Martinez and Guerrero will fight for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday Oct. 8 in Tijuana. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

Rodrigo Guerrero (center left) and Raul Martinez pose for the media after the weigh-in held at the Galerias Hipodromo in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Friday Oct. 7, 2011. Martinez and Guerrero will fight ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Raul Martinez takes part in the weigh-in held at the Galerias Hipodromo in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Friday Oct. 7, 2011. Martinez will fight Rodrigo Guerrero for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday Oct. 8 in Tijuana. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

Raul Martinez takes part in the weigh-in held at the Galerias Hipodromo in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Friday Oct. 7, 2011. Martinez will fight Rodrigo Guerrero for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Rodrigo Guerrero takes part in the weigh-in held at the Galerias Hipodromo in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Friday Oct. 7, 2011. Guerrero will fight Raul Martinez for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday Oct. 8 in Tijuana. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

Rodrigo Guerrero takes part in the weigh-in held at the Galerias Hipodromo in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Friday Oct. 7, 2011. Guerrero will fight Raul Martinez for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Rodrigo Guerrero takes part in the weigh-in held at the Galerias Hipodromo in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Friday Oct. 7, 2011. Guerrero will fight Raul Martinez for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday Oct. 8 in Tijuana. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

Rodrigo Guerrero takes part in the weigh-in held at the Galerias Hipodromo in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Friday Oct. 7, 2011. Guerrero will fight Raul Martinez for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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FOR SPORTS - Raul Martinez talks with the media after the weigh-in held at the Galerias Hipodromo in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Friday Oct. 7, 2011. Martinez will fight Rodrigo Guerrero for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday Oct. 8 in Tijuana. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

FOR SPORTS - Raul Martinez talks with the media after the weigh-in held at the Galerias Hipodromo in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Friday Oct. 7, 2011. Martinez will fight Rodrigo Guerrero for the IBF super ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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FOR SPORTS - Rodrigo Guerrero (center left) and Raul Martinez pose for the media after the weigh-in held at the Galerias Hipodromo in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Friday Oct. 7, 2011. Martinez and Guerrero will fight for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday Oct. 8 in Tijuana. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

FOR SPORTS - Rodrigo Guerrero (center left) and Raul Martinez pose for the media after the weigh-in held at the Galerias Hipodromo in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Friday Oct. 7, 2011. Martinez and Guerrero ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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FOR SPORTS - Soledad Mathysse takes part in the weigh-in held at the Galerias Hipodromo in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Friday Oct. 7, 2011. Mathysse will fight Jackie Nava Saturday Oct. 8 in Tijuana. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

FOR SPORTS - Soledad Mathysse takes part in the weigh-in held at the Galerias Hipodromo in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Friday Oct. 7, 2011. Mathysse will fight Jackie Nava Saturday Oct. 8 in Tijuana. ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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FOR SPORTS - Jackie Nava (left) and Soledad Mathysse pose for the media after the weigh-in held at the Galerias Hipodromo in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Friday Oct. 7, 2011. Nava and Mathysse will fight Saturday Oct. 8 in Tijuana. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

FOR SPORTS - Jackie Nava (left) and Soledad Mathysse pose for the media after the weigh-in held at the Galerias Hipodromo in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Friday Oct. 7, 2011. Nava and Mathysse will fight ... more

Raul Martinez pauses during a work out in a room at the Palacio Azteca Hotel in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Thursday Oct. 6, 2011. Martinez will fight Rodrigo Guerrero for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday Oct. 8 in Tijuana. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

Raul Martinez pauses during a work out in a room at the Palacio Azteca Hotel in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Thursday Oct. 6, 2011. Martinez will fight Rodrigo Guerrero for the IBF super flyweight title ... more

Jesus Chavez (left) works out with Raul Martinez in a room at the Palacio Azteca Hotel in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Thursday Oct. 6, 2011. Martinez will fight Rodrigo Guerrero for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday Oct. 8 in Tijuana. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

Jesus Chavez (left) works out with Raul Martinez in a room at the Palacio Azteca Hotel in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Thursday Oct. 6, 2011. Martinez will fight Rodrigo Guerrero for the IBF super flyweight ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Raul Martinez works out in a room at the Palacio Azteca Hotel in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Thursday Oct. 6, 2011. Martinez will fight Rodrigo Guerrero for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday Oct. 8 in Tijuana. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

Raul Martinez works out in a room at the Palacio Azteca Hotel in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Thursday Oct. 6, 2011. Martinez will fight Rodrigo Guerrero for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday Oct. 8 in ... more

Jesus Chavez (left) works out with Raul Martinez in a room at the Palacio Azteca Hotel in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Thursday Oct. 6, 2011. Martinez will fight Rodrigo Guerrero for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday Oct. 8 in Tijuana. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

Jesus Chavez (left) works out with Raul Martinez in a room at the Palacio Azteca Hotel in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Thursday Oct. 6, 2011. Martinez will fight Rodrigo Guerrero for the IBF super flyweight ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Raul Martinez works out in a room at the Palacio Azteca Hotel in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Thursday Oct. 6, 2011. Martinez will fight Rodrigo Guerrero for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday Oct. 8 in Tijuana. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

Raul Martinez works out in a room at the Palacio Azteca Hotel in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Thursday Oct. 6, 2011. Martinez will fight Rodrigo Guerrero for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday Oct. 8 in ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Raul Martinez works out in a room at the Palacio Azteca Hotel in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Thursday Oct. 6, 2011. Martinez will fight Rodrigo Guerrero for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday Oct. 8 in Tijuana. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

Raul Martinez works out in a room at the Palacio Azteca Hotel in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Thursday Oct. 6, 2011. Martinez will fight Rodrigo Guerrero for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday Oct. 8 in ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Jesus Chavez (left) wraps Raul Martinez's hands during a work out in a room at the Palacio Azteca Hotel in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Thursday Oct. 6, 2011. Martinez will fight Rodrigo Guerrero for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday Oct. 8 in Tijuana. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

Jesus Chavez (left) wraps Raul Martinez's hands during a work out in a room at the Palacio Azteca Hotel in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Thursday Oct. 6, 2011. Martinez will fight Rodrigo Guerrero for the ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Raul Martinez (from left) works out in a room at the Palacio Azteca Hotel in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Thursday Oct. 6, 2011 as members of Team Cobrita trainer Jesus Chavez, cutman Joe Villanueva, and conditioning coach Tony Cooper look on. Martinez will fight Rodrigo Guerrero for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday Oct. 8 in Tijuana. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

Raul Martinez (from left) works out in a room at the Palacio Azteca Hotel in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Thursday Oct. 6, 2011 as members of Team Cobrita trainer Jesus Chavez, cutman Joe Villanueva, and ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Raul Martinez works out at the Palacio Azteca Hotel in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Thursday Oct. 6, 2011. Martinez will fight Rodrigo Guerrero for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday Oct. 8 in Tijuana. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

Raul Martinez works out at the Palacio Azteca Hotel in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Thursday Oct. 6, 2011. Martinez will fight Rodrigo Guerrero for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday Oct. 8 in Tijuana. ... more

Raul Martinez jokes with members of his team at a gym in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Thursday Oct. 6, 2011. Martinez will fight Rodrigo Guerrero for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday Oct. 8 in Tijuana. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

Raul Martinez jokes with members of his team at a gym in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Thursday Oct. 6, 2011. Martinez will fight Rodrigo Guerrero for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday Oct. 8 in ... more

Raul Martinez (left) smiles for a photo during an interview with Rodrigo Guerrero (right) Wednesday Oct. 5, 2011 in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Martinez and Guerrero will fight for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday Oct. 8 in Tijuana. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

Raul Martinez (left) smiles for a photo during an interview with Rodrigo Guerrero (right) Wednesday Oct. 5, 2011 in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Martinez and Guerrero will fight for the IBF super ... more

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Raul Martinez (left) and Rodrigo Guerrero pose for a photo after an interview Wednesday Oct. 5, 2011 in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Martinez and Guerrero will fight for the IBF super flyweight title Saturday Oct. 8 in Tijuana. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

Raul Martinez (left) and Rodrigo Guerrero pose for a photo after an interview Wednesday Oct. 5, 2011 in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Martinez and Guerrero will fight for the IBF super flyweight title ... more

Sporting a new faux hawk haircut, Martinez looked sharp as he cut the ring with his footwork and shadowboxed to the beat of Latin music.

“I've been to public workouts before,” he said. “But nothing like this. It's pretty amazing.”

At 31 and coming off a career-threatening injury, Martinez is just happy to be part of the show. Any show.

The San Antonio bantamweight (29-2, 17 KOs) is scheduled to take on Shawn Nichol (7-13, 5 KOs) of Denver in a six-round bout Saturday at the Alamodome on the undercard of Alvarez-Austin Trout.

Had he not torn his left biceps in his last fight — a third-round knockout of Juan Jimenez in August in Mexico — Martinez likely would have been awarded a more visible spot on the card, perhaps even the co-main event.

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But after undergoing successful surgery in September to reattach the tendon to the bone near the elbow, Martinez needed weeks of recovery.

Now the only leftover effects of the injury, he says, are an occasional soreness and a 3-inch scar.

“It's just something I'm going to have to get used to the rest of my career,” Martinez said of the pain. “But it hasn't slowed me down any. I'm sparring and throwing punches just like before. I'm ready to get back in the ring.”

Martinez says he never considered hanging up the gloves.

“Boxing's in my blood,” he said. “I want to fight three or four more years.”

A former super flyweight contender, Martinez appeared headed for stardom after turning professional in 2004. He went undefeated in his first 24 bouts and on April 19, 2009, earned his first world title opportunity.

It ended in disaster, however, when Martinez lost by fourth-round TKO to Nonito Donaire in the Philippines.

Two years later, in his only other world title fight, he lost a six-round, technical decision to Rodrigo Guerrero in Tijuana, Mexico. The bout was stopped after Martinez suffered a deep gash over his eye from an unintentional head butt.

Not long after, Martinez changed trainers, electing to go with “Jesse” James Leija, a local legend and former world champion.

Leija was in Martinez's corner for the Jimenez fight, but both of them feel as if they're just getting started.

“He's been doing great,” Leija said. “He's been sparring seven and eight rounds and looking good. I'm really happy with his work ethic and the way he's been pushing himself.”

Leija said he's been working a lot on technique with Martinez, mostly balance and footwork, using his legs, hips and core muscles more in order to increase his power.

He said Martinez relied too much on arm punches and a strong upper body in the past.

The biggest obstacle for Martinez, Leija says, will be overcoming the mental hurdle associated with the injury.

“It may be in the back of his mind,” Leija said, “but you can't think about it in the ring.”

Martinez says that won't be a problem Saturday. He said he's feeling strong and eager to get back in the ring, even if he won't be the main attraction.

Just like Wednesday in front of the Alamo, when the always-popular Oscar De La Hoya, the promoter for Saturday's event, showed up, followed by Alvarez.

“It's an amazing feeling knowing that you're going to be fighting in front of 38,000 people,” said Martinez, ranked No. 9 in the world at 115 pounds by the International Boxing Federation. “I'm pumped up for it.”